This is the first time in 14-15 years, England ended the Ashes win drought on Australian soil.

England Wins Ashes Test On Australian Soil After 14 Years: England revived the Ashes rivalry with a rare Test victory on Australian soil, ending a win drought that had lasted more than 14 years. Ben Stokes’ team defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and crossed the target late in the evening on the second day.

England’s attacking approach

Set a target of 175 runs, England chased the target easily after low scores in the first 3 innings. Harry Brook remained unbeaten on 18, with Jamie Smith not out on 3 as England posted their highest score of the match in the fourth innings. Playing at a high pace of over 5 runs per over, England displayed an attacking approach throughout the chase and sent fast bowler Brydon Carse in at No. 3 to maintain the pace.

When was the last win in Australia?

This result was England’s first away Test win against Australia since the Sydney Test in January 2011, ending a drought of 14 years, 11 months, 16 days. There is still one match left, this victory reduced Australia’s lead in the series to 3-1 and added new excitement to the series. Let us tell you that the English team had won the Sydney Test held from 6 to 11 January 2011 by an innings and 83 runs.

Advantage in WTC table also

This victory is positive news for England’s World Test Championship campaign, due to which their win-loss percentage has increased to 35.19, although they remain at 7th place in the table. Australia continues to top the standings with 85.71 percent, but its lead over New Zealand and South Africa has reduced.

Will try to win Sydney

England’s success was overshadowed by the injury concerns of fast bowler Gus Atkinson, who has suffered a hamstring injury and there is suspense over his playing in the last match of the series. The 5th and last Test of the current Ashes will start from January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. England would like to reduce the margin of defeat to 3-2.

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